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Academic Year 2004/2005


The Interpretation of Ritual
ANTH 283 FA

This course will examine anthropological approaches to ritual in the context of a study of ritual performance in primitive and modern societies. Among the issues to be considered are the nature of communication in ritual, relationships between ritual and mythology, ritual action and social structures, the role played by ritual in organizing and expressing emotions, and the political uses of ritual.

MAJOR READINGS

Durkheim, Hocart, Turner, Valeri

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short essays, final take-home or research paper.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ANTH    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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